Audi A3 / S3 (2015) vs. Ford Explorer (2016) Specs

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2015 Audi A3 / S3 and 2016 Ford Explorer Specifications

Model Year	2015	2016
Model	Audi A3 / S3	Ford Explorer
Engine	turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 292 hp@5400 280 lb-ft@1900	turbocharged 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 365 hp@5500 350 lb-ft@3500
Transmission	6-speed automated manual	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	AWD	AWD
Body	4dr Sedan	4dr SUV
			Difference
Wheelbase	103.8 in	112.6 in	-8.8 in
Length	175.4 in	198.3 in	-22.9 in
Width	70.7 in	78.9 in	-8.2 in
Height	55.7 in	70.0 in	-14.3 in
Curb Weight	3462 lb.	4890 lb.	-1428 lb.
Fuel Capacity	13.2 gal.	18.6 gal.	-5.4 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	36.5 in	41.4 in	-4.9 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	54.8 in	61.5 in	-6.7 in
Hip Room, Row 1	0.0 in	57.3 in	-57.3 in
Legroom, Row 1	41.2 in	40.6 in	0.6 in
Headroom, Row 2	36.1 in	40.6 in	-4.5 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	53.0 in	61.0 in	-8 in
Hip Room, Row 2	0.0 in	56.8 in	-56.8 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.1 in	39.5 in	-4.4 in
Headroom, Row 3	0.0 in	37.8 in	-37.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 3	0.0 in	50.8 in	-50.8 in
Hip Room, Row 3	0.0 in	40.7 in	-40.7 in
Legroom, Row 3	0.0 in	33.3 in	-33.3 in
Total Legroom	76.3 in (over 2 rows)	113.4 in (over 3 rows)	-37.1 in
Cargo Volume, Minimum	12.3 ft³	21.0 ft³	-8.7 ft³
Cargo Volume, Behind R2	12.3	43.9 ft³	-31.6
Cargo Volume, Maximum	12.3 ft³	81.7 ft³	-69.4 ft³

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	Same goes for rear seat room. The Audi S3's rear seat can be a tight fit for adults, especially if those in the front seats are tall. But at least most adults will fit. My adult-sized children rode in the back seat from Detroit to Nashville and back without complaining about the amount of space. (It helped that none of us are tall; I'm 5-9.) The back seat in the CLA provides far less room for heads and legs. Mercedes markets it as a coupe for a reason. see full Audi A3 / S3 review

2015 Audi A3 / S3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 292hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual AWD	very tight see full Audi A3 / S3 review

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